The Roundup: Punishment, the fourth installment in the popular Korean film franchise, has made waves in the local market with its impressive performance on opening day. Garnering over 834,000 ticket reservations before its release, the crime actioner starring Ma Dong-seok has set a new all-time presales record. This achievement surpasses the franchise’s own previous best
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CMF by Nothing, the sub-brand of the UK startup founded by Carl Pei, is setting the stage for the launch of its very first smartphone. Recent reports indicate that a device with a fresh model number has made an appearance on two regulatory websites, hinting at an imminent release. This development comes after the successful
The Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has made a groundbreaking entry into the electric vehicle market with its new electric SU7 sedan. Since its launch in late March, the vehicle has garnered an impressive 70,000 orders as of April 20, exceeding the company’s initial projections. CEO Lei Jun revealed that Xiaomi is on track to deliver
Despite concerns of margin pressures in the face of higher inflation, Goldman Sachs’ David Kostin remains optimistic about earnings growth this year. With one-fifth of companies having reported thus far this earnings season, Kostin noted that roughly two-thirds have exceeded expectations on the bottom line, while about one-third have beaten estimates on the top line.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has proven himself to be the NBA’s most improved player this season. At just 23 years old, Maxey had a breakout season with the Sixers, showcasing his talent and potential. He averaged career highs in multiple categories, including points, rebounds, assists, steals, and 3-pointers made. This improvement in his game
The recent decision by the Federal Trade Commission to enact a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements has sparked both praise and criticism from various stakeholders. While the move is aimed at promoting employee freedom and increasing competition, it has also raised concerns among business groups regarding the protection of intellectual property and company secrets. With
The impact of COVID-19 on the taste and smell of individuals has been a topic of interest since the beginning of the pandemic. A recent study conducted by Shima Moein, MD, PhD, of Sensonics International and the University of Pennsylvania, shed light on the persistent effects of COVID-19 on taste and smell function, even a
Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Block (formerly Square), recently announced that the company is taking its bitcoin mining ambitions to the next level. What started as designing chips has now evolved into developing a full bitcoin mining system. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the global tech firm as it looks to revolutionize the
In an effort to prevent Congress from passing legislation that would potentially ban TikTok in the United States, ByteDance and its parent company, TikTok, have spared no expense. Combined, they have spent over $7 million this year alone on lobbying efforts. ByteDance, in particular, invested a record $2.68 million in in-house TikTok lobbyists during the
PepsiCo recently released its quarterly earnings report, revealing results that exceeded analysts’ expectations. Despite facing challenges such as weaker U.S. demand and recalls of Quaker Oats products, the company managed to achieve positive results. In terms of earnings per share, PepsiCo reported $1.61 adjusted, surpassing the expected $1.52. Revenue also exceeded expectations, coming in at